International committee chairmans of ITCC participated also in the opening ceremony of  the exhibition that was held in Sultanahmet Campus, Marmara University. Rector Prof.Dr. M. Emin Arat made a speech saying "We are very pleased to host  the ITCC 2015 International Textile and Costume Congress and Exhibition.” Explaining that these kinds of events have importance  for interaction, sharing, information and vision exchange and cooperations,  Rector Prof.Dr. M. Emin Arat said “This is a good example that university, sector and all institutions collaborate towards a common goal.”